Doctor Answers (10)

Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift(TM)

March 18th, 2014

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I
recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast
LiftTM. Using only a
circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating
upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to
increase your cleavage. Through the same
incision, implants can be placed.
Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence
of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size
implant. Small round textured silicone
gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable,
less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the
retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it.

Breast Implant Size Selection

March 11th, 2014

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Thank you for your question. There are many factors to consider when selecting implants that are best for you. The main variables are the look you desire and what your anatomy will allow. Make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to be evaluated. After you've found the best Surgeon for you, trust in their training and experience to help you make your implant selection. Keep an open mind as there are hundreds of implants to choose from. Good luck to you.

Natural ??

March 11th, 2014

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Natural is how you are
NOW. Plastic Surgery is NOT natural. We do this every day and I
tell all my patients to get real about expectations.
We will never be 16 again. The
type of implant is actually immaterial, it all depends on your tissue and then
the doctor can decide the best implant to use.

What implant should you choose?

March 9th, 2014

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It really depends on you and what characteristics you are willing to accept. As for the style, it is determined by what volume you have chosen and the surgeon usually gets to choose the style as it has to fit on your chest. Please remember that there is nothing natural about implants and that some people will simply have more natural looks, depending on the tissue quality and amount that is available to camouflage your implants. Discuss with your chosen surgeon how the type and volume is to be selected... and try to avoid letting your surgeon do all the decisions for you as it is your body and you will be wearing it after surgery.

Implant Sizing

March 7th, 2014

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I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:

1. Dimensional planning2. Gel Implant Sizing system

Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. However, there are some limitations of what size we can recommend. For instance, some implants may just be too big for a narrow chest wall. Your surgeon can review this with you during the consultation.

Gel Implant Sizing system – During the preliminary breast implant consultation, you will be provided with an option to “try on” a variety of implant shapes and sizes. You can also visualize the possible outcomes of your surgery which helps you to get that perfect size to give you the shape that you longed for. This way your preferences are known and you can then pick a range of implants that will “fit” just right to give a soft natural fuller look. Hope this helps.

Implants with lift

March 7th, 2014

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First you have to decide on saline versus silicone. Personally, I prefer saline because they are more trouble free in the long run. With saline implants, I prefer high profile simply be use I feel they rippling less. If you go with silicone, moderate or high profile won't make much difference, especially since you are going with small implants anyway. I hope this has reduced the confusion to some degree, but every surgeon has their own preference and may advise you differently. That's why it often makes sense to get a few different opinions, especially because there are so many ways to approach the lift with implants and surgeons' skill and experience vary substantially on this particular operation. Good luck!

What type implants to use?

March 7th, 2014

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There is no way to give you a recommendation without a physical exam. This would also involve breast measurements and a detailed discussion about your desired appearance. However moderate plus profile implants are overall the most commonly used implants today

Breast augmentation

March 7th, 2014

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High profile does't usually deliver a natural look!

In breast augmentation I have chosen to spend time reviewing
photographs with patients to fully understand their expectation of size and
shape. Many times this simply raises
more questions. I will make measurements
and use the implant guides to allow the patient to understand exactly the sizes
that are reasonable for their body type and measurements.

Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all
aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including
tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as
a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you
have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute
or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.